My latest Science Communication Matters e-newsletter where I talk about Barbie, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Sun Bears.
I was chatting with a scientist not long ago who was surprised to hear me call Greta Thunberg a science communicator. Say what?! She’s communicating the urgency of climate action and has galvanised an entire movement. The way she engages people is extraordinary.
If you want to increase your funding, influence and profile, you need is a compelling online profile that helps your target audience find you and understand your motivation, your vision and your impact. Here are the 10 elements you need to create your own profile!
Social sciences and science communication are essential investments to bridge the gap between scientific research and society.
I often hear about negative media experiences when discussing communication with scientists and researchers. Some tell me these encounters were so unpleasant, it’s made them avoid the media altogether.
This worries me because negative publicity or criticism does not prevent people from spreading disinformation. In fact, it seems to spur them on.
My hope for 2023 is that the term “dumbing down” is actively discouraged within the STEM community to the point of extinction.
The generational divide around media consumption is an opportunity for universities to upend how they engage with audiences.
I often speak with scientists and researchers about ways to address the issue of fake news and misinformation online. While I understand it can be daunting, I believe the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) sector has the potential to shake up the status quo of storytelling.